“Patrick worked his magic!”

Multiple offers received on their home, gave the Behl’s the opportunity to sell and purchase the home of their dreams.

Have you hugged your Realtor today?

That is what it is all about!

Jim & Donna-Lee Gioia excited about their upcoming closing!

Taking this still photo and making it … COME ALIVE!

YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE!

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All of us on the Patrick Stracuzzi Real Estate Team at RE/MAX of Stuart would consider it an honor to work for YOU!

Upon selling my home, Patrick also assisted us in finding our new home. His first priority was truly our happiness. He listened to our needs and desires and helped us to find a place we can truly call home. Patrick’s knowledge of the area is superb. Upon purchasing our new home, Patrick and his team went out of their way to help us transition into our new neighborhood. He even let us borrow his moving van when our movers showed up hours late. I cannot say enough about Patrick and his team. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the area purchasing or selling their homes. I really could not have been happier with my experience and will continue to use this team for all of my real estate needs in the future.

Thanks. Nick Fiorella and Family

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Updated: 5:05 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012

Posted: 8:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012

ORLANDO — Florida ranks highest among 18 hurricane-region states for building codes and their enforcement, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety says.

The state got 95 points out of 100, and the institute praised its “well-developed system for regulation of all aspects of code adoption and enforcement, code enforcement training and certification, and licensing requirements for contractors and subcontractors .”

Institute President Julie Roch­man presented the findings at the National Hurricane Conference on Wednesday.

In what the agency said was the first state-by-state assessment of its kind, it cited Florida’s mandatory programs for code officials’ certification, training and continuing education, as well as its required licensing of general, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and roofing contractors.

Florida’s codes underwent a major overhaul after Hurricane Andrew slammed South Florida in 1992. There’s now a uniform code for the entire state, including Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

“Andrew was the absolute perfect illustration of the importance of enforcement,” Rochman said.

“Florida had at the time (1992) what was considered a very robust code. But they didn’t have inspectors enforcing the code. Now it’s stronger and more uniform – and well-enforced.”

And, she said, inspectors are “licensed, they’re trained, and consumers have an avenue of appeal.”

Rochman scoffed at the argument that states such as North Carolina don’t need the same code for the hurricane-vulnerable Outer Banks that they do for their western mountain region.

“When it comes to hurricanes, they can come hundreds or thousands of miles inland,” Rochman said. And, of course, in Florida, no place is more than about 60 miles from the coast.

The agency studies states in the hurricane region because hurricanes have accounted for eight of the 10 most expensive disasters in U.S. history; six of those occurred since 2000, and damage continues to rise because of the disproportionate number of people who now live there.

Southeastern coastal counties make up only 3 percent of the total U.S. land mass but account for 15 percent of the U.S. population.

Also, their property value grew 7 percent from 2004 to 2007 and had a total value that year of $8.9 trillion, 17 percent of the insured value of all insured properties in all states.

As people continue to move to Sun Belt states, including Florida, “building codes are especially important in providing protection for newer residents who may be unfamiliar with local weather conditions and, therefore, lack an appreciation for ensuring that a builder takes hurricane loss prevention into account,” the report said.

Other states didn’t score as well as Florida, including three that went through the catastrophic Katrina in 2005. Louisiana got a 73, but Alabama and Texas got scores of 18. Mississippi was last with a score of 4.

None of the states that scored below a 20 has a mandatory statewide residential building code, the insurance institute said.

Mississippi “has virtually no regulatory process in place for building codes” and has “no statewide code, no mandatory enforcement, no programs or requirements for inspectors, and very few licensing requirements,” the report said.

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Best of RE/MAX’ Honored at R4 – STRACUZZI TEAM #1 IN STATE

Above photo is of Patrick Stracuzzi on stage with Margaret Kelly, CEO,RE/MAX LLC.

STUART, FL 3/2/2012 – LAS VEGAS – RE/MAX paid tribute to its top producers and other honorees at the 2011 “Best of RE/MAX” Awards Night on March 9, 2012.

The network’s annual top prizes for Associate and office production, along with Distinguished Service, Broker/Owners and Managers of the Year, and Regions of the Year awards were announced at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Several RE/MAX Associates said that being recognized for their achievements will inspire them to work even harder in 2012 in their business.
The evening culminated with the network’s top annual production awards (100 Percent Club, Platinum Club, Chairman’s Club and Diamond Award) and career honors (Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement and Circle of Legends).  The Patrick Stracuzzi Team was awarded the #1 Team in the State of Florida amongst all RE/MAX affiliates for their sales in 2011.  In addition Patrick and his team were honored as the #20 Team in the USA for RE/MAX, and #44 Worldwide for RE/MAX.  The Patrick Stracuzzi Team is comprised of Patrick A. Stracuzzi as the Team Leader, and his buyer specialist’s Patrick Sean Stracuzzi, Carolyn Lovatt, John Martucci, Michael Ponte, Brigid Hensley, Lance Collins, and Laura Vinci.  Patrick is a past recipient of the elite Circle of Legends Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Hall of Fame awards from RE/MAX International for his incredible production during his career with RE/MAX.

“I am very thankful to be able to work here in the paradise on the Treasure Coast.  I am blessed to have a fantastic team and be part of RE/MAX.  I am so fortunate to be able to do what I love for a career; selling real estate is a passion for me not a job.  The most rewarding feeling is successfully negotiating for the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction” said Patrick Stracuzzi.

“The RE/MAX organization has top producing agents around the world, but Patrick Stracuzzi represents the best of the best,” said RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger.  “Patrick works very hard for each of his clients, and as a result we are proud to recognize him with this most prestigious honor.”

“Winning this award is a tremendous accomplishment. Patrick continues to raise the bar in real estate by dedicating himself to learning from the best, and by giving back to fellow real estate agents who are striving to improve their business!” said Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Broker / Co-owner RE/MAX of Stuart.

RE/MAX of Stuart was founded in 1980 and they have proudly served the Treasure Coast for over 31 years.  Founder, Mary Ann Villalva and her daughter, Jennifer Atkisson-Lovett, Co-Broker/Owner of RE/MAX of Stuart, have devoted their lives to helping local real estate agents pursue a rewarding career, and to helping homebuyers and sellers in the community realize their dreams.

RE/MAX of Stuart –The Patrick Stracuzzi Team – 2895 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996 (772) 283-9991

The Patrick Stracuzzi Team at RE/MAX of Stuart is ranked

1ST in the STATE OF FLORIDA!!

20TH in the UNITED STATES for RE/MAX!!!

44TH in the WORLD!!

Thank you!

This award was made possible because of …

YOU

OUR CLIENTS!!!